Ornamental form and method of making same



Nov. 6, 1928.

M. ALTBUCH ORNAMENTAL FORM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME Filed Nov. 3, 1927 M H M Patented Nov. 6, 1928.

UNITED STATES MORRIS AL'IBUCH, OF BROOKLYII, NEW YORK.

ORNAMEN'IAL FORM AIVD METHOD OF MAKING SAME.

Application filed November 3, 1927. Serial No. 230,869.

This invention relates to improvements in ornamental forms and also embraces the method of making the same.

The main object of pressed in the illustrated example thereof, is the production of a form resembling the female face, wherein highly decorative effects are produced by the addition of certain adornments.

The preferred form of the inventlon is substantially a bas-relief reproduction, wherein the face portion and a portion of the head is included, the same being preferably molded to produce a shell-like or hollow structure, inexpensive in manufacture and exceedingly of lightweight, and adapted to be attached to fabric or other ornamental materials to producehigh decorative effects of rare novelty, as will presently appear.

Divers schemes of decoration may be employed, as for instance, the form ma be combined with trimmings, such as fsili or other goods, for cushions, box, placques, or similar decorative novelties. The preferred method of attaching the form to said fabrics comprises a marginal flange having a series of apertures therein, or the flange may be omitted if desired and the region adjacent the rear marginal portion may be provided with a plurality of apertures.

My improved method'of making the form comprises a composition formed from inexpensive ingredients, which in a plastic conditionmay be moldedto the desired form, and finally completed by a dipping an spraying process,the decorating being somewhat standardizedin nature and may be applied without the exercise of more than ordinary skill. I

With these objects in view, together with others which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the novel formation, parts, all as will be described more fully hereinafter, illustrated in the drawings, and particularly pointed out in the claims.

In said drawings:

Figure 1 is a front elevation of and improved form.

Fig. 2 is a central vertical sectional view thereof.

Before proceeding with the detailed description of my improved form and method of making the same, it is thought advisable to indicate that my idea is not based on the the novel the invention, as ex-' combination and arrangement of production of a half-head of a doll or similar structure, that is, in its broadest sense. am aware that it is known that a dolls head may be cast or finished in two portions, and the sections united to produce the whole head portion, but my idea is to produce the face portion and enough of the head to form a base as means of attaching other decorative articles or trimmings to the same.

As shown in the drawing, forming apart of this specification, the numeral 5 denotes the face portion of my improved form, which is highly decorated, to produce, let us say, a vamp-like appearance andin this scheme of adornment all the arts of make-up are called upon for the above purpose. The forward part of the top of the head 6 is also included and the front portion of the throat 7, so that when the form is considered in front elevation, as shown in Fig. 1, an illusion of a complete head is created.

As shown in, the drawing, the form is preferably provided with a marginal flange ,8 having a series of apertures 9 for the attachment of silk trimmings or the like in the further decoration of the form. This style of attaching is especially desirable when the form is to be combined with material to form a pillow, the ornament, in this instance, being preferably disposed'centrall of said pillow; In some forms of added ecoration it may be possible to dispense with the flange and in these instances the rear portion adjacent the margin may be apertured asind dicated at 10, Fig. 2.

The extraneous means for decoratin the ornamental form is not shown in the (rawings,'sincc the invention resides in the production of the form itself; However, it is pointed out that in some of the schemes of adornment the topportion 6 will be hidden by trimmings or other fabrics, which will be preferably drawn down in hood fashion around the region usually occupied by the ears and under the chin 11 to expose only a portion of the neck 7. In this connection a quantity of hair may be afiixed to the form and only so much as will be required to project therefrom to complete the decoration. For instance, a mass of hair 12 may be ailixed to the forehead, and a similar quantity of hair at the sides of the head, as indicated at 13 and 14; all of which blending with the make-up of the form to create the illusion of lifeness. Obviously, other forms comprises starch, rosin and .Woo d schemes of decoration will suggest themselves to the designer of the novelties based on my form. r I

In order to produce an inexpensive form and at the same time reduce the Weight thereof, I propose to develop a shell-like structure, possessing these requisites, and the method of such production and the various steps entailed, Will-be now disclosed in detail, Tillie composition employed in making the flour, which are suitably blended and mixed With Water to form a plastic mass. The mass is then placed in a suitable mold and baked on afhot press, or pressed on a cold press until it forms a half-head like structure,

Which in this state presents the shell-like or hollowformshown in Fig. 2. In preparing the .form for decoration, it is first d pped into apglue mixture and'leitto dry, where upon the outer portion is sprayed with enamel, as shown at 15,111 F 1g. 2, preferably flesh color to present ,a lite-like, appearance.

andready for further decoration according ,to the .desiresof the purchaser.

.The cheeks are then tinted by hand and the features painted .and blended to complete the life-like appearance. The hair, either natural .or artificial, is applied at the points indicated herelnbefore. I j

The form is now in marketable condition y While the present is a disclosure to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto, as various changes in the minor detalls of construction, proportion ,and arrangement of parts ashell-like structure arranged to simulate ithoutxdeparting from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Havingvthus described my invention, I, desire to secure by S.

the frontal portion of the human head and havin mar inal flange arran ed at the I b t c: o t: i t

I ofthe preferred embodiment of the lnventlon, it is may be resorted'to marginal flange arranged the rear portion "thereof, provided With apertures for attaching decorative material thereto.

An article of manufacture comprising ahshell-like hollow structure arranged to head and related portions comprising a portion of the top of the head and the neck and a marginal flange arranged at the rearportion thereof to facilitate the attachment 0f decorative material thereto.

4;. Thehereinjdescribed method which con sists in molding-a plastic material to forma mask-like 7 structure including 'iea'tures of the human face, spraying-the faceportion thereof and painting the color characteristics ofthe features. p i i '5. The herein described method Whichcon- 'sists' in molding a plastic material to form a shell'li'k'e hollow -structureincluding features of t'lieliuman'face, spraying the face portion and adjacent portions to simulate flesh, and painting the color characteristics of the features.

6. The herein described method which con sists ,in' mixing materials molding the same to roduce a shell-like hollow structure incluc ing features of the human face, baking the product, spraying the face portion and adjacent portions to simulate flesh and terists ofthe features. I

".7, The herein described method which to plastic form,

consists in mixinggstarch, ros'in' and Wood flour to form a plastic material, molding the same to produce ahshelldikestructure including features of the "human? face, baking the product, spraying the 'face and adjacent portions to simulatefles'hand finally painting the color characteristics of the'ffeatures;

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

' MORRIS ALTBUCH.

simulate the frontal portion of the "human.

painting the color charac- 

